Views of the Giant Buddha of Leshan
As flood waters in China have reached the Giant Buddha of Leshan, I’m reminded of my trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Taking Advantage of New Jersey Parks During Quarantine
While we have been stuck at home for months due to COVID-19, I was able to get out a few times to visit some of the great New Jersey parks.
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Enjoying Vermont in Winter When Most of the Town Is Closed
Sometimes you have to make the best of a destination. It was a quiet trip to Vermont in winter when much of the town of Manchester was closed.
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Touring Temples at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang
There’s a lot to see around touristy Luang Prabang, and Wat Xieng Thong, the most important of temples in town, is at the top of the list.
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Hiking in the Garden State
There’s more to New Jersey than highways and dumps. There’s a lot of great hiking in the Garden State — more than I even thought.
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A Bit of Blue at the Frida Kahlo Museum
There’s a lot of art to see around Mexico City, and the Frida Kahlo Museum at The Blue House was one of the best places to visit.
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A Tour of the DMZ in South Korea
A tour of the DMZ in South Korea that included the third infiltration tunnel, Paju, and Gyeongui, the reunification train station.
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Prenn: Dalat’s Theme Park-Like Waterfall
Prenn Waterfall isn’t one of the best natural attractions in Dalat, Vietnam, but it’s worth a quick stop for those on their way to other destinations.
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A Tour of San Miguel de Allende When Sick
It wasn’t the most pleasant way to see San Miguel de Allende, but I managed to go sightseeing despite getting sick in Mexico.
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Exploring Art Museums in Mexico City
Mexico City is home to great works of art and a thriving artist community. I didn’t get to see as much as I wanted, but there was enough to enjoy.
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Difficulty in Writing History at Teotihuacan
It’s important to learn the history of the places we visit, but the history of Teotihuacan in Mexico is not entirely known.
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Rooftop View in Taipei
The view from a rooftop in Taipei can be wonderful when the weather is clear, and I was fortunate enough to get treated to such a view.
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Best Solo Travel Destinations
There are a lot of great places to travel on your own. Here are some of my favorite solo travel destinations.
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Led by a Local: My Tour of Mexico City
I met up with a friend in Mexico City for a local’s tour. We went to some must-visit sites and stopped off for drinks and amazing food.
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Art and Wandering in Washington, DC
On a weekend trip through Washington, DC, I planned to wander through a few art museums to enjoy a bit of culture on offer in the nation’s capital.
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